Scored using Tablets Methodology v1.0
Tablets Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Tablets Methodology v1.0

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:MediaTek Dimensity 6300

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB)
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

▲Better than 81% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

▲Better than 80%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

22%

7.8

Performance

20%

7.4

Display

16%

7.1

Camera

14%

7.3

Battery

12%

8.2

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Software & Features

5%

7.6

Design

3%

8.9

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 80%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 85%
Loading...
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

22%

7.8

Performance

20%

7.4

Display

16%

7.1

Camera

14%

7.3

Battery

12%

8.2

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Software & Features

5%

7.6

Design

3%

8.9

Audio & Multimedia

7.7
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Popularity:
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 8.1 points, which is lower than 79.2% of Tablets.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
8 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
6 nm
This tablet is built on a 6 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 76.4% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
793 points
This tablet scored 793 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 52.8% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
This tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 80.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Show more
Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is higher than in 73.8% of tablets and equal to that in 6.5% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
274 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 274 ppi which is higher than that of 80.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
Show more
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
Show more
Battery capacity
7,040 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,040 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 57.9% of tablets and equal to those in 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
20 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 20 W which is faster than in 60.4% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.2% of tablets.
Battery life
14 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 14 hours, which is longer than that of 81.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
Show more
LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
Show more
Operating system
Android 15
This tablet uses the Android 15 operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 91.9%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
Show more
IP rating
IP52
This tablet has an IP rating of IP52 which is higher than that of 85% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Weight
480 g
This tablet weighs 480 g which is lighter than 53.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 1.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
25 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 25 ms, which is higher than that of 81.3% of tablets and equal to that of 7.2% of tablets.
Show more
Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
Show more

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 50% higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 10.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
    the average tablet
    Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 11.9% better value for money
    Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (7.94 vs 7.1).
    7.94 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 57.1% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (6 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    6 nm vs 14 nm
  • 64.9% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,072 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,072 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-G57 MC2 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 22.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 0.9 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 53 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7,040 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    7,040 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (Android 15 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Android 15 vs Android
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP52 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP52 vs not rated
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 6 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • 1.01 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.99 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • 16 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (25 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    25 ms vs 9 ms
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 79.3 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (254.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    254.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 54.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (254.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    254.6 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 16 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (25 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    25 ms vs 9 ms
  • 79.3 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (254.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    254.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 54.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (254.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    254.6 mm vs 200.0 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
techadvisor.com
22/12/2025
Summary of the review
N
notebookcheck.com
06/09/2025
Summary of the review
H
heise.de
18/10/2025
Summary of the review
N
notebookcheck.biz
02/09/2023
Summary of the review
S
smartworld.it
08/03/2022
Summary of the review
T
tuttoandroid.net
20/04/2022
Summary of the review
T
tech.everyeye.it
15/03/2022
Summary of the review
N
notebookcheck.nl
09/02/2023
Summary of the review
N
notebookcheck.nl
08/09/2025
Summary of the review
T
tabletgids.com
18/10/2025
Summary of the review
T
tabletgids.com
30/08/2025
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Integrated 5G connectivity for on-the-go internet access
  • Includes a responsive Lenovo Tab Pen for note-taking and sketching
  • Crisp 11-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate
  • Long-lasting battery life, often cited as 'all-day' (up to 14 hours)
  • Quad Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers provide loud and clear audio
  • Lightweight and portable design suitable for students
  • Features a dedicated 'documents' camera mode for easy scanning

What customers don't like about Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Performance is limited to basic productivity and light multitasking
  • Not recommended for graphics-intensive gaming like Genshin Impact
  • Charging speed is relatively slow at 20W, taking a few hours to reach 100%
  • Stylus lacks a dedicated magnetic attachment point on the tablet
  • Display brightness and viewing angles are not as strong as premium models
  • Front and rear camera quality is average, primarily suitable for video calls

Verdict

The Lenovo Idea Tab 5G is a versatile 11-inch tablet powered by an 8-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor (2.4 GHz) and equipped with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. It features a high-resolution 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness, alongside quad speakers optimized by Dolby Atmos for an immersive audiovisual experience. Main pros include its modern Android 15 operating system, solid multitasking performance, 5G cellular connectivity, and a reliable 7,040 mAh battery with 20W charging support. However, users may find the 5MP front and 8MP rear cameras somewhat basic for high-quality photography, and some may notice slight latency when using the optional stylus.

Compare Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) with other tablets

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Lenovo Idea Tab 5G (8GB + 256GB) and other tablets

No results found